Do you ever feel like no matter how well you clean your toilet, there is always a lingering odor that you can’t figure out where it’s coming from or how to get rid of? As a mother of three young children (two of which are males), this toilet is frequently used, and I normally give it a decent wipe down on a daily basis, but even after its weekly deep cleaning, I feel like it needs a more thorough cleaning.

Years ago, I discovered this toilet odor-removing technique, and I swear it works. It always does the thing and leaves my bathroom and toilet smelling great! Read on to find out the odd cleaning product I usually carry in my cleaning caddy! Hometalk recommends! To freshen up your toilet, begin by cleaning it thoroughly. Wipe off the outer surfaces with your preferred cleaner, and make sure to scrape the toilet bowl thoroughly.

You are now prepared to deal with those stubborn lingering scents. I’ve found that normal shaving cream works best for this. You don’t need anything special, just make sure it’s foamy, not gel. There is some scientific evidence for why this works, but I won’t go into it here. Just know that this trick works.